Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MDIUD expulsion can cause symptoms like abdominal or pelvic pain and vaginal ...

Okay, you finally got that intrauterine device (IUD) you were thinking about, and you managed to survive the whole insertion process. Whew. Now, you don't have to think about it until the IUD has to ...

If you're the proud new owner of an intrauterine device (IUD), congrats! You're about to have three to 10 years of seriously effective contraception. There's just one thing you need to get used to: ...

So you got an IUD and dealt with the insertion process (ugh). The pros? Now you don’t have to set a daily alarm to take your birth control pill, or remember to change your patch every week, or swap ...

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Birth control has been around for decades, but all those options can sometimes be confusing. That’s particularly true when it comes to intrauterine devices (IUDs), which are becoming more and more ...

Anyone who’s looked into getting an IUD is probably already familiar with the fact that it is possible for the device to slip out of place — but few things drive home how important it is to check ...

“Generally the IUD is lodged at the top of the uterine cavity or the fundus, so having a normal bowl movement would not cause the IUD to be dislodged or displaced,” Dr. Michael Krychman tells Bustle.

The intrauterine device (IUD) is a convenient way to prevent pregnancy: The small implant is highly effective, reversible, and low-maintenance. Women who get one don't have to worry about taking pills ...

Yes, IUDs are super low-maintenance and long-lasting (that's probably part, if not all of, the reason you got one), but some docs say you should check your IUD strings every once in a while. You know, ...

Birth control has been around for decades, but all those options can sometimes be confusing. That’s particularly true when it comes to intrauterine devices (IUDs), which are becoming more and more ...